Teacher of IT / Computer Science (3984 )

• Closing date for applications: Thursday 19 November 2026
• Employer:Furness Education Trust

Teacher of IT / Computer Science – Furness Education Trust

Required for January 2026 (later start date considered)

Job Reference Code: FET 056/0311

Full time, permanent

Furness Education Trust is a multi-academy trust based in Barrow in Furness, Cumbria serving the Furness Community, located near the centre of the historic shipbuilding town, we are close to the southern boundary of the Lake District National Park. Currently comprised of seven schools including Furness Academy, Walney Academy and five primary schools, the Trust aims to develop best practice by collaborating and working together to give the best of everything to every child.

Salary : MPR - UPR depending on experience

We are seeking a positive, enthusiastic, and highly motivated teacher of IT/Computer Science. The successful applicant will have excellent subject knowledge and a strong ability to engage students in their learning.

Within the department, you will join a team of committed teachers who are passionate about their subject and work collaboratively to ensure the success of all students.

The ability to teach at GCSE level is essential and experience of teaching GCSE level is desirable. If you share these qualities and have a genuine desire to make a real difference to young people's lives, we would welcome your application. We particularly welcome applications from Early Career Teachers (ECTs).

We are:

• A seven school multi-academy Trust with over 2600 students, four schools rated Ofsted Good and two rated Ofsted Outstanding, with excellent potential for the future;
• A family of schools with a comprehensive intake, playing a key role in our local community and a strong foundation of moral purpose;
• A Trust that has at its heart a sense of ambition and determination to deliver excellent teaching, care and holistic school experience.
• A Trust whose work is underpinned by the values of collaboration, aspiration, excellence and integrity to deliver the best possible education and opportunities for all students.

We will offer you:

• A very welcoming Trust where the development of every person matters.
• Hard-working, committed and aspirational staff and students.
• An extensive induction programme with an allocated mentor and extensive programme of subject specific and whole school CPD programme.
• The whole-hearted support of Furness Education Trust's Leadership Team.
• A welcoming and dedicated IT department.
• An employee benefit scheme.
• Opportunities to work across the Trust in different phases.

You will:

• Secure high-quality teaching and learning and lead by own example in the classroom.
• Understand your accountability for the performance standards of your students.
• Make a sustained and well-informed contribution to the IT provision at the Trust as well as whole Academy improvement strategies.
• Work collaboratively with other schools in our Multi-Academy Trust.
• Work with the head of department and colleagues to develop departmental expertise and to enrich students learning including through trips and visits.

Furness Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its students. All applicants are subject to the requirements of the Safeguarding Children and Safer Recruitment in Education guidelines. This will include checks with past employers and the need for the successful applicant to hold or undergo a suitable enhanced DBS disclosure. This is a permanent post.

Closing date: 9am Thursday 19th November 2026

Interviews: W/C Monday 23rd November 2026

Furness Academy
Park Drive
Barrow-In-Furness
LA13 9BB

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